Other than making sure my 50/200 zero is spot on at 200 what other tips do you have for this challenge? I've watched youtube vids on spinners, I've never shot at one. I'm using a 5.56 with 14.5" barrel and Federal XM193F 55 grain ammo.
Thanks
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Other than making sure my 50/200 zero is spot on at 200 what other tips do you have for this challenge? I've watched youtube vids on spinners, I've never shot at one. I'm using a 5.56 with 14.5" barrel and Federal XM193F 55 grain ammo.
Thanks
Rifle spinners are tough at 100 yds, much less 200. Using 55gr ammo makes it even harder still.
Remember there will be a time lag between when you pull the trigger and when the bullet hits the target. Pull the trigger right when the spinner changes directions and just STARTS to swing backwards - don't wait until halfway through the swing or it will hit too late.
And bring plenty of ammo. Good luck!
Let us know how it goes!
I've shot many spinners in PRS matches, but always with precision bolt guns. Making hits with a precision bolt gun is much easier, as most precision rifles are shooting 1" groups at 200 yards. The trick is timing the shot based on the spin of the spinner plates, so I generally shoot as the largest bottom spinner plate is coming down, NOT when the plate is already at the bottom. Your shot time delay will depend on distance to target, and how fast the spinner is spinning, and with some practice, you will start to see when you need to brake your shot. Also, it's generally better to shoot the bigger bottom target, as it's heaver with more momentum, and you will usually get the spinner all the way around quicker.
I would assume 200 yards with a 14.5" AR with M193 would be tough, as most ARs are shooting 2-4 MOA with M193 ammo, vs .5 MOA with a precision gun. Also, a 55 gr .223 bullet is not going to move the spinner like a bigger 6mm, 6.5, or .30 cal bullet will, so it may take more hits. That being said, it's probably very possible to do with an AR, but will take some actual practice on a spinner. Hope that helps a little
Shooting bottom only is probably the easiest way to spin it for most people, however, if you are fast enough and accurate enough, you can shoot bottom then top and keep rotating, as long as you don't wait too long between shots, to keep the momentum going. Spinners are really fun and a great way to practice accuracy and speed. Let us know how you do with the 5.56 when you get a chance to shoot it!